Cheverus squeaks out a win for Western Class A football title

The Stags squander a big early lead to Deering, rally to go ahead in the final minute and prevail 35-34 when a field-goal try goes wide.

High School Football: So close to a prize they want so much

Three of today’s regional finals are in Western Maine, with the lure of a berth in a state final.

Football Notebook: Bangor gets a treat – a first-hand look at opponents

Mark Hackett had a football coach’s dream Saturday — the chance to watch four possible playoff opponents in person. After defeating Mt. Blue in an Eastern Class A semifinal Friday night, Hackett and his staff were able to watch Deering meet Bonny Eagle at 1 p.m. in Standish, then travel to Lewiston to watch the […]

Emotional investment may determine champ

Deering didn’t appear ready to play in a 30-point loss to Cheverus, and hopes to be better prepared this time.

Western Class A FinalTwo QBs, and one final meeting

As two of the top quarterbacks in the state and Fitzpatrick Trophy candidates, seniors Jamie Ross of Deering and Peter Gwilym of Cheverus have a lot riding on the Western Class A championship game Saturday.

They’ll be front and center. With nearly all football games, the outcome usually comes down to how the team performs and not just how the two star players perform. Still, there’s a good chance one or both of them will have a say in the final score.

Football: One loss avenged, another up next?

Deering makes up for an early season loss to Bonny Eagle and looks to do the same against Cheverus.

Deering knocks off Bonny Eagle in Western Class A football semifinal

The No. 3 Rams beat the No. 2 Scots, 28-6.

Yarmouth proves a hit

YARMOUTH – Early in the second half Friday night, running back Josh Allen of Oak Hill shouted to his teammates.

“Now that’s the way we should sound,” he said, talking about the crack of Yarmouth’s shoulder pads as the Clippers delivered another hard hit.

Allen couldn’t rally his team, nor could Oak Hill emulate the sound of those crunching hits.

Top-ranked Yarmouth simply had too much for the fifth-seeded Raiders and advanced to its second consecutive Western Class C final with a 28-7 victory.

High School Football NotebookFour-class possibilities continue to draw discussion

The proposal to move from three football classes to four has generated a lot of discussion. And it will generate a lot more before any measure is enacted. With football-playing schools from Millinocket to Kittery, and Rumford to Rockland, there’s plenty to discuss. Representatives from football schools recently met at Lewiston High to discuss issues […]

High School Football: Don’t pass on running

With November field surfaces unpredictable, a strong running game is mandatory for teams.